1. You should check for loose or broken hinges, frayed cables, loose fasteners on Sectional Doors and any visible damage to the door.
2. Tilt doors – worn hooks and anchor brackets, rusty springs and door out of alignment.
3. Roller Doors – uneven rolling of door and material edging coming off causing steel door edge to start catching in the channels.
4. Rust and splitting on doors.

There are many advantages to replacing your garage door with a new Sectional Garage Door if space allows.

1. Sectionals are more secure than conventional Tilt Doors and cannot be forced open.
2. Sectional doors lift vertically meaning you can park your car close to the door and not have the door swing open and collide with the front of your car, this gives you more parking space in your driveway.
3. Sectional doors are less draughty and can be insulated.
4. Sectional doors give you a larger opening and will give you more height in your garage.

1. Broken springs either above the door or on the side
2. Frayed / broken cables
3. Door out of alignment
4. Rollers come out
5. Cannot lift the door

1. All garage doors have springs to assist you or your garage door opener to open the door. If a spring breaks the doors will be too heavy to lift.
2. All garage door springs break from age/metal fatigue.
3. The general life span of a spring is around 8-12 yrs and they can break without warning.
4. Tilt door springs also break without warning and generally 5-10 years.

1. Having your door serviced ensures that your door is balanced and working correctly. A balance door will not strain the automatic garage door opener.
2. A Professional Garage Door Technician will check all the moving parts of your door, ie the rollers, hinges, cables, fasteners, hinges and lube the required parts. if your door is noisy then you should have it serviced.

There are many reasons to replace your Garage Door, one being that your existing door is now getting expensive to maintain/repair and a new garage door can:

1. Increases the resale value of your home
2. It can provide tighter security and protection from theft or vandalism
3. A high-quality garage door with good insulation can lower heating and air-conditioning bills
4. Allows you to use the garage as another room like a Gym, Kids playroom etc.
5. It increases the aesthetics of your home, making your home more visually appealing.
6. Is the Garage Door seriously damaged?
7. Not sure what constitutes serious damage? You should replace your garage door if its structural integrity has been compromised due to warping or rust. You’ll also want to replace your door if it has cracked or rotting panels, which can cause uneven weight distribution and put extra stress on the frame and automatic opener.

There are 3 general types of Garage Doors. Sectional Garage Doors are the most common doors installed on new houses today, but older houses prior to 1990 may have Tilt Doors or Roller Doors. There are many advantages to replacing your garage door with a new Sectional Garage Door;

1. Sectional Doors are less draughty.
2. Sectional Doors can be insulated.
3. Sectional Doors allow more headroom in the garage.
4. Sectional Doors allow you to park your car right up to the door, allowing more parking in your driveway.
5. Sectional Doors are a stronger and provide more secure garage door.
6. Sectional Doors are available in a wide range of styles and materials.
7. A new garage door, whether Sectional, Tilt or Roller, is also a comparatively inexpensive upgrade given how drastically it can bump up your curb appeal.
8. Not all garages can fit a Sectional Door – get a quote from your professional.
9. Roller Doors are generally a single width door, very robust and allow unlimited ceiling space in the garage for storage, but not as aesthetically pleasing to the eye as Sectional Doors.
10. Tilt Doors are very draughty doors, tend to get out of alignment easily. They are also easy to break into.

Choosing the right garage door involves several important considerations. Let’s break it down:

1. Purpose and Usage:
   • First, think about how you plan to use your garage. Is it primarily for parking your car, a workshop, storage, or perhaps even a games room?
   • If it’s a workshop, consider adding windows for natural light and insulation to dampen noise from power tools.
   • For a games room, focus on insulation and possibly a heavier gauge steel door.
2. Style and Aesthetics:
   • Your garage door significantly impacts your home’s curb appeal. Choose a style that complements your house.
   • If you live in a weatherboard bungalow, opt for a garage door with characteristics similar to weatherboards (e.g., Fineline or Ribline Colorsteel).
   • For modern homes, go for simple designs (like SMOOTH PANEL steel or aluminum) that enhance the streamlined architecture.
3. Material Selection:
   • Consider the material that best suits your needs:
     • Steel: Durable, long-lasting, and available in various gauges. Steel doors are popular due to their value and performance.
     • Aluminum: Lightweight and resistant to corrosion. Ideal for coastal areas but requires regular washing.
     • Wood: Natural and charming, but it demands regular maintenance.
     • Insulation: Insulated doors provide better temperature control and noise reduction.

1. Automatic Reversal Since 1993, garage door openers have been required to be equipped with a safety reversing mechanism. ...
2. Quieter Operation -Does your garage door opener wake people up or otherwise disrupt the household because it makes so much noise? ...
3. Better Security Older garage door openers can be vulnerable to thieves. ...
4. Modern Features like Wifi and Connectivity
5. More Economic to replace your existing Door Opener, parts can be expensive and repairing an old opener does not guarantee that you won’t have other problems in the future.
6. Did you know that all Garage Door openers in New Zealand must comply with safety and electrical standards – a Garage Door Opener that is not may not comply with your Insurance company policy if there should be a fault/fire.
7. Battery Backup - Newer models include battery backup systems that automatically kick in when you lose electrical power.

• The cost to replace your garage door opener will depend entirely on the door;
  • Construction material – timber or color steel
  • Type of Door – sectional, Tilt or Roller
  • Single, Double or oversized

Merlin Automatic openers are designed and tested to last a minimum 15years

You should choose a garage door opener that is a reputable brand and comply with NZ safety and Electrical Standards. Merlin Garage door openers have been sold in NZ for over 40 years and are part of the Chamberlain Group who are leading suppliers of Garage Door Openers worldwide.